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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A2500 and Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was launched 2 years after the FH2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A2500 matches up against the FH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Panasonic FH2

 A2500 FH2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 26 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Canon A2500

 FH2 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Panasonic FH2

 A2500 FH2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2500 and Panasonic FH2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A2500 and the FH2.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and FH2 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and FH2.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A2500 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern A2500 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography factors
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography details
Panasonic FH2 Street photography details
56
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than average (121g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography info
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (270 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery life (270 CIPA)
lighter than average (121 grams)
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography highlights
39
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
great battery life (270 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2500
Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
30
fairly wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Panasonic FH2
 Canon PowerShot A2500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 270 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $109 $149